Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 May 2024
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond:
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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond:
Images subject to copyright
Zelensky says ‘world can stop Russian terror’ as he seeks more Patriots for Ukraine
A member of Israel's three-man war cabinet has threatened to resign from the government if it does not adopt a new plan for the war in Gaza. The move by Benny Gantz escalates a divide within Israel's leadership more than seven months into the war. Israel is yet to accomplish its stated goals of dismantling Hamas and returning scores of hostages abducted during the attack on 7 October.
Israeli forces said last week troops were returning to Jabalia to prevent Islamist militants regrouping there
Frustration is growing in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war against Hamas and his growing split with President Biden, raising fears that the public tensions could invite increased attacks from Iran and its proxies across the region. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is the most senior official to call out his…
The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has faced calls to resign over the force’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
Chief prosecutor Karim Khan KC also accuses three Hamas leaders of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Israel
Yemen’s Houthi rebels hit an oil tanker in the Red Sea with a ballistic missile early Saturday, damaging the Panama-flagged, Greek-owned vessel in their latest assault over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, officials said.
Londoners have donated more than 100 vehicles that would have been scrapped because of the Ulez to Ukraine.More than half have already arrived in the war-ravaged country, including a convoy of 20 vehicles over the weekend. A further 13 are due to arrive by the end of the week.Under changes to the Ulez scrappage scheme in March, Londoners can receive the same pay-out for getting rid of their non-compliant vehicle if they opt to donate it for humanitarian purposes rather than having it crushed.The donated vehicles have to be used for humanitarian purposes, to provide medical aid or to evacuate people.
Ron Binyamin was seized during the October 7 attack.
The protest marked the 76th anniversary of the Nabka, when 700,000 Palestinians fled or were forced from their homes
Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah.
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with the Saudi crown prince over the weekend to discuss a security agreement between the two countries. The state-run Saudi Press Agency said Sullivan and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman talked about a “semi-final” version of a security agreement, The Associated Press (AP) reported. A security deal…
Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, residents said, as White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid US calls for a more focused military campaign. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded. This live page is no longer being updated. For more coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, click here.Summary: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is visiting Israel on Sunday for talks on the Gaza
International Criminal Court prosecutor said that he believes Israeli PM, defence minister and three Hamas leaders are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity
Labor delegates will meet again on Sunday for the Victorian state party conference after pro-Palestine protesters sent the venue into lockdown.
The body of an Israeli hostage who was captured by Hamas militants while on a cycling trip has been recovered from Gaza, the Israeli military has said.
The UCLA Academic Senate rejected censuring and making a no confidence statement against university Chancellor Gene Block amid mounting criticism of his handling of a campus pro-Palestinian encampment that was violently attacked by counterprotesters.
Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin is visiting Lebanon to meet Irish troops serving with the United Nations.
Israeli politician Benny Gantz demanded an overhaul of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s post-conflict vision for Gaza Saturday, threatening to step down from the war cabinet if his concerns were not addressed. Gantz, seen as a chief rival of Netanyahu, demanded the government provide an updated six-point plan by June 8. His request could further divide…
President Joe Biden gave the commencement address at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, May 19.The men’s-only college is one of the United States’ Historically Black Colleges and Universities.Biden’s appearance drew protests and criticism, particularly surrounding the Israel-Hamas war, which Biden referred to as a “humanitarian crisis,” and the United States’ role in providing funding and arms to Israel. News reports said some graduates at the ceremony turned their backs to Biden during his speech and protesters gathered outside Morehouse campus on Sunday.Biden touched on several topics, including democracy, his administration’s work benefitting Black Americans, and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Biden said he has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and to “bring the hostages home.” Credit: White House via Storyful